PERSONAL ASSISTANT: OFFICE OF THE PRINCIPAL REF NO: CORP/PA/02

Job Detail

  • Department  Higher Education (Higher Education and Training)
  • Experience  3 Years
  • Qualifications  Diploma  

Job Description

  • REQUIREMENTS

Matric/Grade12 Certificate plus a recognised 3-year National Diploma or
Degree in Office Management and Technology / Public Management /
Management Assistant / Secretarial or any other relevant qualification. Must
have a minimum of 3 to 5 years relevant work experience in rendering support
service to Senior Management. Supervisory experience will be an added
advantage. Must have a valid driver’s license. Must be computer literate.
Competencies, Knowledge, and Skills: Must have knowledge and
understanding of relevant legislation, prescripts, policies, and procedures.
Basic knowledge of Financial Management. Record management of
documents. Good telephone etiquette. Sound planning and organising skills.
Good people skills. High level of reliability. Written and verbal communication
skills. Ability to act with tact and discretion. Ability to do research, analyse
documents and situations. Maintain confidentiality. Willingness to work extra
hours when required.

  • DUTIES

Provide a secretarial support service to the principal. Performs advanced
typing work. Operate and ensure that office equipment is in good working order.
Records the engagements of the principal. Coordinates with and advises the
principal regarding engagements. Compiles realistic schedules of
appointments. Renders administrative support services. Ensures effective flow
of information and documents to and from the office of the principal. Ensures
the safekeeping of all documentation in the office of the principal in line with
relevant legislation and policies. Ensures that travel arrangements are well
coordinated. Handles the procurement of standard items like stationery,
refreshments for the activities of the principal and unit. Obtains the necessary
signatures on documents. Provides support to the manager in the office of the
principal regarding meetings. Records minutes, decisions or resolutions taken
and communicates to relevant role players, follow-up on progress made.
Coordinates logistical arrangements for meetings when required. Keeps record
of expenditure commitments, monitors expenditure and alerts the principal of
possible over and under spending. Checks and correlates BAS reports to
ensure that expenditure is allocated correctly. Remains up to date with the
prescripts, policies, and procedures applicable to his /her work terrain to ensure
efficient and effective support to the principal. Remains abreast with the
procedures and processes that apply in the office of the principal.

  • ENQUIRIES

Ms M Hlatshwayo/Mr P Motai Tel No: (011) 692 4004 Ext. 1010/1061/1062

  • APPLICATIONS

Please hand deliver your application or email it to PA@westcol.co.za in a pdf
format and as one attachment, quoting the relevant reference number to the
Principal, Western TVET College, Corporate Office, 42 Johnstone Street,
Randfontein, 1760.

  • NOTE
All applications must be accompanied by a signed and fully completed NEW
Z83 form obtainable from any public service Department or DPSA website, a
comprehensive CV including at least three contactable references. Only
shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of original
documents with academic records/transcripts and other relevant supporting
documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from
HR Office. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by a SAQA evaluation
report. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two preentry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s
suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other
must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Successful candidates will
be subjected to a vetting and financial disclosure process (criminal record,
citizenship, qualification verification and employment verification). People living
with disability are encouraged to apply. If you have not been contacted within
33
six months after closing date, please consider your application as
unsuccessful. Western TVET College is an equal opportunities employer and
reserves the right not to fill the posts. Please ensure that the Z83 form is
completed in full. Incomplete Z83 will be disqualified.

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